41.   But it had not been possible to check the situation on the ground because the Zairian rebels had cut off access to the camps.

42.   But over last few weeks, the Rwandan Hutu militias have been fighting the Zairian rebels, who seek to oust Zairian President Mobutu Sese Seko.

43.   But Zairian rebels controlling the area have repeatedly delayed the effort, in an apparent bid to force the United Nations to repair roads in rebel-held areas.

44.   But Zairian rebels have routed the Hutu fighters from the camps, unleashing a massive homecoming of Hutu civilians to Rwanda.

45.   But Zairian rebels blocked U.N. workers trying to care for the refugees and move them to safety.

46.   But Zairian rebels keep presenting new obstacles, complaining that an airlift would spread disease and clog rebel-held airports.

47.   But Zairian rebels keep presenting new obstacles.

48.   Cheered by rowdy crowds, Zairian rebels marched into Kinshasa Saturday after President Mobutu Sese Seko abandoned the capital and his three-decade dictatorship.

49.   Concern over the remaining refugees has increased as Zairian rebels press their offensive aimed at toppling Zairian President Mobutu Sese Seko.

50.   Evidence was mounting that refugees have been attacked and killed by Zairian rebels in the mountains overlooking Lake Kivu.